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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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A DREAM OF A CHILD BEING BORN MEANS THAT SOMEONE IS GOING
TO DIE.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Dreams Foretelling about birth and life |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A DREAM OF DEATH MEANS THAT SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE BORN.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | 841 Dreams about the dead and sick BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about the dead and sick |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A GROUND HOG SEES HIS SHADOW, WE WILL HAVE SIX MORE WEEKS
OF COLD WEATHER.
Data entry tech comment: ON GROUNDHOG'S DAY, PRESUMABLY.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK AROUND WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WORK ON SABBATH
IT IS BAD LUCK TO DO ANY TYPE OF HOUSEWORK ON SUNDAY.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IN ORDER TO REMEMBER EVERYTHING IN A BOOK, SLEEP WITH IT
UNDER YOUR HEAD.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTAGIOUS MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR, YOU WILL HAVE SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Bad luck Mirror |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU GET SWEPT ON THE FOOT BY A BROOM, IT IS BAD LUCK.
YOU CAN CHANGE IT BY SPITTING ON THE BROOM.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Broom Sweeping BELIEF -- Conversions Broom Sweeping SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU SWEEP TRASH OUT OF THE DOOR AT NIGHT, IT MAKES THE
GHOST ANGRY.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK TO LEAVE AN UMBRELLA OPEN IN THE HOUSE.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A PERSON IS MEAN IF HIS EYEBROWS MEET.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
Religious Song
A certain religious sect chant "Jesus" over and over until they felt they have made connection with him.
Where learned: ALABAMA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Religious CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |